<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ed S:
MM I finished my little portie last month at 14 months of age. Right now I am without a dog of my own to show until a couple are ready to special. Since I am not a professional handler (although some folks think I am) I have started a "lend a dog program" for this spring. So far I have three rather firm offers. So, the itch I am referring to is the dog show itch and using the coach itch </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Ed. CONGRATS on finishing your Portie!! That is a problem when you finish them too young--then you have to wait until they grow up before you can Special them!
Are others lending you THEIR dogs to show?
What a deal for them!
You have probably seen Laura King show Ivan, the mastiff who has won a number of BIS. They show in Iowa, Illinois, Wisc.
Also my friend's Berner bi**h is being specialed in the Midwest and also has a BIS and LOTS of group placements. She is a gorgeous girl.
Again, Congrats on finishing and best of luck at future shows!
Now scratch that itch